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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.76, 1,059.74 and 561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.76, 1,059.74 and 561.44 is: 841.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.76 : 1,059.74 = 561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.76/1,059.74 = 561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.76x = 1,059.74 × 561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.76x = 594,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,984.48/706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.85

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